CallMeZoot
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I gave some homebrew to a friend and explained that it will be better if he allows it to age for a while. He asked why.
Of course, I made up some pseudo-intelligent bullsh*t answer and made a mental note to find out the REAL answer for next time someone asks.
What exactly is happening in the aging process? Aside from some last-minute fermentation and the yeast supposedly "cleaning up after themselves," what happens during long-term aging that makes a beer more mature?
Is there a published "timeline" somewhere showing each style and its changing characteristics over time?
Also interested in the same questions regarding wine.
Thanks,
chris.
Of course, I made up some pseudo-intelligent bullsh*t answer and made a mental note to find out the REAL answer for next time someone asks.
What exactly is happening in the aging process? Aside from some last-minute fermentation and the yeast supposedly "cleaning up after themselves," what happens during long-term aging that makes a beer more mature?
Is there a published "timeline" somewhere showing each style and its changing characteristics over time?
Also interested in the same questions regarding wine.
Thanks,
chris.